Windham Board of Education Meeting - April 22, 2026

The Windham Board of Education held a meeting on April 22, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of a trade-in of two unused vans combined with capital improvement funds to purchase a new Ford dump truck for facilities maintenance, valued at approximately $82,000 trade-in plus additional funds for equipment. The board also approved installation of solar panel canopies at Windham Middle School and CH Barrows STEM Academy through a purchase power agreement with Titan Energy, involving no upfront capital costs but fixed electricity rates for 20 years, projected to save over $1.5 million. Additionally, the board approved increases to special education tuition rates based on updated regional benchmarks. Budget discussions highlighted the restoration of the Board of Education's recommended budget to a 3.97% increase after initial cuts, with a reminder of the upcoming May 12th budget referendum. The board also approved budget transfers totaling $206,787.50 to manage current expenses. Policy updates related to school wellness and student dress were presented, with plans for further stakeholder engagement. No actions were taken on non-renewal of non-tenured teachers. Overall, the meeting focused on fiscal stewardship, capital improvements, and policy updates to support educational priorities.